Drinks Trade - Drinks Trade is a voice and news source for the Aussie on and off-premise industry

Latest News

Fallen Giants takes home coveted Jimmy Watson trophy from Melbourne Royal this week

While Tasmania's Tolpulddle walks away with five trophies

3 DEC, 2021

New viticulturist for Howard Park as star winemaker departs

Steve Kirby will oversee winery's expansion starting with two new chardonnay vin...

2 DEC, 2021

The future of online liquor retailing

Hayden Wood's big plan for Drinks Network

2 DEC, 2021

Never Never Distilling Co named Australia's champion distillery

McLaren Vale outfit takes out award for second year running

1 DEC, 2021

Wild Turkey heeds the call of the wilderness

McConaughey enlists Australian camping company to get Aussies under the stars

1 DEC, 2021

Living la vida VUCA

IRI's State of the Industry draws audience of 3000

30 NOV, 2021

Top Stories

Grey Goose hits the spritz

And takes over as the drink for summer

3 DEC, 2021

Tread Softly Wine to plant another million trees to create a new forest

Fourth Wave Wine's latest eco-partnership

3 DEC, 2021

Lyre's launches its new summer flavours

Sydney guests first in the world to taste new Agave spirit

2 DEC, 2021

New South Wales' wine finalists announced

Eighty-four finalists reflect the "skilled winemakers and viticulturists in NSW"...

1 DEC, 2021

Vins de Provence's connecting Rosé with Australian importers

New Releases

Young Henrys travels into the land of the RTD

Two new Sparkling wines set to do the rounds this summer

McGuigan's easy choice, easy to drink offering

Beer and nuts - in the one can

Brookie's pre-made beauty

This cider will steal your heart

Instagram

drinkstrade

Congratulations to @10xtractor whose wine list des

Congratulations to @10xtractor whose wine list designed by @xavier.vigier.dipwset has been named the best in Australia at the @winelistoftheyear.
Mr Vigier: ‘We had a vision to create something unique; a unique experience. This award is the result of many, many years of work. I promise to keep pushing. It’s been a helluva ride.’

Don’t forget to join MC Peter Marchant when he p

Don’t forget to join MC Peter Marchant when he presents the @winelistoftheyear awards tomorrow: Monday, November 29 from 4.00pm AEDT. The link to the Facebook Live event is in the bio. You can join from anywhere you might be. Event is free and all are welcome! Good luck to all finalists. @ashpini

Looking forward to hearing all about @78degreesdis

Looking forward to hearing all about @78degreesdistillery whiskies with thanks to @thewhiskylist tonight.

If blending coffee & whisky seems like a blasphemo

Cocktail making at home is lockdown heaven. @taylo

Cocktail making at home is lockdown heaven. @taylormadewines and @lookitsoxy from @maybe_sammy_sydney showed us how to make delicious cocktails using Prosecco and Taylor Made Malbec. Delicious, refreshing and not too boozy.
Join the Masterclass on 28/9 at 6.00pm for all of the know-how. @mitchellotaylor @brianchaseolson thank you for inviting us.

Whether your wine list is large, medium or small,

Whether your wine list is large, medium or small, whether you are a restaurant, hotel or bar, there are just two days to go to get your entry in to the Australian Wine List of the Year.
Except for Victoria who have been granted an extension until Friday, 25 June.
The entry process is simple and takes less than 20 minutes. Make your venue a contender! @winelistoftheyear

Call out to all sommeliers and restaurant owners.

Call out to all sommeliers and restaurant owners. Entries to the @winelistoftheyear awards close next Friday, June 11.
There are two new awards this year: Best Wine List -200 and Australia’s Choice Award for Australian Wine List Of The Year.
For more info, visit: winelistoftheyear.com.au.
Good luck to all!

While we are thinking all things super blood mooni

While we are thinking all things super blood moonish, our friends at @hendricksgin reminded us their Lunar Gin is available from next week. Serendipitous timing for sure! Created to be sipped when the sun goes down and the moon rises high. 🌚🌘🌗🌒🌓🌔🌙 @redhavasau

We had the great pleasure of attending @taylorswin

We had the great pleasure of attending @taylorswines Masterstroke Collection Tasting. The stunning wines champion the terroir of three diverse South Australian wine regions. A delicious experience. Thank you @mitchellotaylor and @brianchaseolson.